Hazardous waste generated, per capita in China
China: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 1.35 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in China, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in China is 1.35, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of down 9.9% on the previous year and down 69.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in China peaked at 15.3 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.35, in 2023.
China ranks 87th of 99 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.3 | — |
| 2001 | 13.43 | -12.2% |
| 2002 | 12.86 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 11.06 | -13.9% |
| 2004 | 13.09 | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 11.27 | -13.9% |
| 2006 | 12.16 | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 12.29 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 9.83 | -20.0% |
| 2009 | 9.39 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 8.52 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 3.96 | -53.5% |
| 2012 | 3.95 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 4.37 | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 3.82 | -12.6% |
| 2015 | 3.51 | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 2.69 | -23.4% |
| 2017 | 2.15 | -20.2% |
| 2018 | 1.9 | -11.5% |
| 2019 | 1.75 | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 1.96 | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 1.65 | -15.8% |
| 2022 | 1.5 | -9.1% |
| 2023 | 1.35 | -9.9% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 1.35 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.76, 10% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- China's 1.35 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17.47, 8% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.07 | 9.39 | 15.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.66 | 1.75 | 8.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.61 | 1.35 | 1.96 | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
- 84 Bahrain 1.61 compare
- 85 Singapore 1.56 compare
- 86 Bangladesh 1.54 compare
- 88 United Arab Emirates 1.24 compare
- 89 Monaco 0.8634 compare
- 90 State of Palestine 0.6545 compare
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8065 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.2517 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in China?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in China was 1.35 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 15.3 in 2000.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.35 in 2023.
- How does China rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- China ranks 87th out of 99 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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